Facilities

Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology research for non-invasive studies in humans uses cardiac, vascular and transcranial Doppler ultrasound for real-time imaging of the circulation. Laser Doppler flowmetry is used for evaluation of skin perfusion and strain gauge plethysmography for limb blood flow.

Besides standard respiratory function apparatus, a state-of-the-art precision system has been acquired for manipulation of blood gases to simulate altitude conditions or mimic respiratory disease, along with a novel mechanical hyperventilation laboratory for manipulation of respiratory function.